Just as Diwali has been dubbed the “festival if lights”, Holi has come to be known as the “festival of colors” because on this day, people celebrate by throwing colored powder and water on each other, build a bonfire, and have a jolly time all the while- festive and colorful, right?
As a person who likes [...]
My Thanksgiving memories are filled with gatherings of the Indian families I grew up with. Every year, my parents and their friends would put together a holiday feast that consisted of the good o’l American turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes lining one side of the table and lavish Indian fare on the other side. Nowadays, [...]
Every Indian holiday or celebration begins or is centered around a Puja or worship ritual. Many of us live in or grew up in homes in which there is special room with an altar for a daily puja. With this being such a central part of how we celebrate our heritage and traditions, it is [...]
Diwali is one of the most well known festivals celebrated by Hindus all over the world. The holiday lasts five days (although in some areas of India it only lasts four days), each day highlighting a different auspicious event. The holiday is celebrated in different ways across India, and depending on the region you are in [...]
Children are naturally curious about the world around them. They are drawn to people and places of faraway lands. When a range of children from many cultures are represented in the classroom population it brings it closer to home. Integrating culture into preschool and kindergarten curriculums makes children more accepting and respectful of others.
Using a [...]
As a child, I remember always loving rakhi for a very specific reason: getting a gift from my brother. But, there was also something else besides getting the loot that made it special- it celebrates the often unspoken bond between siblings and allows a moment to express how important they are to you and how [...]
